Red Emma’s

"The spontaneous release of love that comes from poetry and music and art in general … that thing that binds us all together and builds solidarity and understanding among all people, no matter where they are from or what language they speak, is like magic!”—Charlotte Hill O'Neal Charlotte Hill O'Neal, affectionately known as "Mama C" by people all over the world, was only 19 when her husband Pete O'Neal, chapter leader of the Kansas City Black Panthers had to flee the country to escape persecution. They relocated to Africa, first Algeria then settling in Tanzania. By 1991 they opened the United African American Cultural Alliance Community Center and for the last 25 years has been serving that community with a art and technology education, water, a children's home and hosts various student and advocacy groups from around the world. For the past few years, Mama C has been traveling for the Heal the Community Tour to raise money and awareness for the community center and help connect various communities. As a singer, poet, visual artist and musician, Mama C uses her talents to spread peace, love, unity & education every where she touches.   Come join her for conversation, sharing and more.